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Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

3.0 star property

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A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses, a tap with a beer tap, and a security camera on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a breakfast bar. There are hanging lights and a sign indicating breakfast service.
Exterior
A modern interior with seating arrangements and large windows.
A reception desk with two monitors, a water bottle, and a small container with pens.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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The Racecourse, New Crane Street, Chester, England, CH1 2LY
  • Place, Chester Racecourse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester City Walls
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(100 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 Double Standard Single Sofa Bed Free Hot Breakfast

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

1 Double Standard Single Sofa Bed Free Hot Breakfast

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

1 Double Standard with Free Hot Breakfast

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 Double Accessible with Free Hot Breakfast

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

1 Double Accessible with Free Hot Breakfast

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business centre and self parking. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG offers 97 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Chester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chester Racecourse. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Relax with a drink at the sports bar
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Chester Racecourse and 10 minutes on foot from Chester City Walls
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 192 square feet (17 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Chester hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
On-site venue – This sports bar only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 12 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 192 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 12 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and breakfast. Recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, lots of choice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent staff, very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, Good internet, good breakfast, very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff - central Chester literally 10 minutes walk away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members really friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brilliant staff, clean rooms and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay 2 or 3 times a year, usual great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Modris

Staff were really friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable quiet room .Amenities great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is decent of a buffet style. However the orange and apple juice doesn't taste the freshest. The room was clean and comfy and the bathroom was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The business facilities were good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great WiFi, staff friendly and courteous. Breakfast was nice. Rooms were clean. Always a great place to stay for Chester’s city centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel go above and beyond first time here would definitely recommend it and return soon thank you for a wonderful visit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good size room, reasonable breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly and helpful, room clean and comfortable, breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi fine, room comfortable, breakfast plentiful. Location good. Car park £10 for 24 hours. Very competitive value for money with other hotels in this area. Would ùse again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Great location, friendly staff and fab breakfast 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel because we needed to park our van. The car park is part of the racecourse parking and we were charged £10 for our one night’s stay but, if we wanted could have exited and entered as many times within 24 hours as we liked. Hotel room was clean but a little ‘worn’ in places. Great shower and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay once again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025